EPHG February Seminar
| Dates: | 24 February 2021 |
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| Times: | 13:00 - 14:00 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Current University students |
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| Speaker: | Halah Aljofi, Tanawat Rakkamon |
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We have 2 PhD students presenting on the following subjects:
Halah Aljofi will present on:
Title: Periconception exposure to air pollution and birth outcomes: A progress work
Description: A summary of the progress of the doctoral thesis and highlighting its background, objectives, and methods. Furthermore, presenting the feasibility of using the personal air quality tool (Plume lab flows) in the study
Tanawat Rakkamon will present on:
Title: Exposure to Organic Solvents and Biological Monitoring of Construction Painters in Thailand: A progress work
Description: Exposure to organic solvents from paints may produce health problems on workers. Overall aims are to assess the level and determinants of exposure to solvents and their urinary metabolites among construction painters in Thailand using mainly water- based paints (WBPs). Achievement for aims and structure in study include completing generic and specific skill training from the University of Manchester, a draft of manuscript for publication, letters of ethical approval from Thailand and University of Manchester, use of facilities from Faculty of Health and Sport Science, Thaksin University of Thailand and collection of airborne and biological samples in rainy season (October 2020 to December 2020). Inclusion, the study is in good progress, Sample has been collected 73% of total proposed subjects and the COVID-19 did not have major impact to the data collection.
We hope that you will be able to join us; please encourage staff and students in your area to attend.
Speakers
Halah Aljofi
Role: PhD Student
Organisation: Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care
Tanawat Rakkamon
Role: PhD Student
Organisation: Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care
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